Product Development - Intern at Construction Innovations – Mather, California

ABOUT CONSTRUCTION INNOVATIONS:

At Construction Innovations, we’re all about good energy — we create solutions that make electrical installations faster, safer, and cost-effective. Our products energize hundreds of projects across the U.S. in a variety of markets including solar, battery storage, substation, and transmission and distribution. Our commitment to simplifying traditional installation methods drives us to deliver all-in-one product kits that can be installed by anyone, in a fraction of the time. Our philosophy is at the core of everything we do: Innovate to Simplify®.

OVERVIEW:

The Product Development Intern will join Construction Innovations for a 3-month internship duration. The Intern supports the New Product Development (NPD) team with day-to-day coordination, documentation, and prototype-related tasks. This role is designed for a student interested in product development and seeking hands-on experience in prototyping, testing, and cross-functional collaboration. The intern will assist with ongoing projects while learning how products move from concept through testing and implementation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with organizing and updating prototype task lists and documentation
• Help track prototype schedules, deliverables, and basic project updates
• Support coordination between internal teams and external vendors
• Maintain and organize product development documentation and files
• Assist with prototype builds and basic testing activities (as applicable)
• Help prepare status updates, summaries, and reports for the team
• Participate in team meetings and take notes/action items
• Perform other duties as assigned

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Product Design, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Interest in product development, manufacturing, energy, construction, or innovation for the aforementioned
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasionally required to sit for long and short periods.
• Regularly required to talk to communicate detailed, important, and accurate instructions to internal and external customers.
• Regularly required to walk for long and short distances.
• Frequently required to stand for long and short periods.
• Occasionally required to bend or twist at the neck and torso.
• Occasionally required to crouch, squat, stoop, and kneel.
• Occasionally required to reach forward, grab, grasp, pinch, and handle material and tools using upper extremities.
• Required to have visual acuity with or without correction to inspect products before and after installation.
• Constantly required to hear sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to hear detailed information and distinguish sounds to avoid hazards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This role is primarily office-based with occasional exposure to manufacturing or prototype environments. Interns may observe or assist in hands-on activities in shop or site settings under supervision.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

This position reports to the Director of New Product Development

CAREER ADVANCEMENT:
Career advancement at Construction Innovations is possible with all positions, but is not guaranteed. Advancement could be within the current department or to other departments within the company.

LOCATION:
Construction Innovations facilities and offices are located in Sacramento, CA and Mather, CA.

COMPENSATION:

A reasonable estimate of the current hourly rate for this position is $24.00 - $27.00 per hour. The hourly rate is determined by the college year that the intern will be entering during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Going into 2nd (Sophomore) year - $24/hr
Going into 3rd (Junior) year - $25/hr
Going into 4th (Senior) year - $26/hr
Graduated Senior - $27/hr

EOE

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